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Software Architect - SC Cleared Rate: 70/hr Duration: Initially 12 Months Location: Newcastle Working Pattern : three days a week on site Clearance: SC Clearance required You will join a global defence consultancy, delivering digital transformation to a public sector agency. Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Your skills and experience: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams

Exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team My client seeks an experienced SC Cleared C# developer who is familiar with data modelling concepts, with proven experience of tools supporting the development and version control process, e.g. Git and Jira, combined with Agile Methodologies and frameworks to apply in relation to design, development, testing and support activities. Key responsibilities • Build high quality Technology solutions to deliver value to stakeholders. • Play a key role in the entire life cycle of the project from inception to support • Building and operating a continuous integration (CI) capability when required employing version control of source code and related artefacts • Ensuring security and privacy requirements are an essential part of systems integration and build • Testing, validation and sign off of integration to satisfy requirements, architectures and design • Continually test your programs, correct errors to maximise quality The below would be advantageous: • Findur, including v16 upwards, is preferred • In-depth knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) • Clear understanding of the software development life cycle • Knowledge of financial instruments and their underlying characteristics • Relational databases preferably Oracle • Reporting packages such as Crystal Reports

Senior QA Automation / SDET Engineer (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham 6 Month Contract £400-£450/day (Outside IR35) Hands on Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) engineer needed with both SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance , plus strong hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver . 6 Month Rolling Contract based in Birmingham . Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Hybrid Working 3 days/week remote (WFH) + 2 days/week working from the office in Birmingham with occasional travel to Croydon . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Key skills, experience + duties to include: Extensive hands-on experience with JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver within complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Spring applications , microservices, and distributed architectures. Good understanding in PostgreSQL , including query optimisation, performance tuning, and data validation. Experience using WireMock for service virtualisation and integration isolation. Strong expertise in Performance, Load , and Stress testing using JMeter . Proven experience leading testing activities within Agile delivery teams. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI. Ability to analyse complex systems, identify risks, and design effective test strategies. Experience with Git , Jira, Confluence , and related engineering tools. Desirable Skills: Testing microservices at scale, including contract testing approaches. containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Understanding of BDD/TDD practices and quality driven engineering.Monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you'll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You'll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you'll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you-supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You'll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique. We offer: Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice. In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology. Your Role and Responsibilities Working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation Setting up and maintaining monitoring and alerting tools (for example, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios) Managing log management and aggregation tools such as the ELK Stack or Splunk Applying and maintaining security best practices aligned with DevOps principles Implementing and supporting Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes Required education None Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Proven experience applying DevOps practices and building CI/CD pipelines within AWS environments Strong scripting skills using languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell Hands on exposure to containerisation technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, on AWS Solid understanding of AWS cloud services and how to design, deploy, and manage workloads on the platform Excellent knowledge of version control systems such as Git Experience identifying, mitigating, and resolving security vulnerabilities within AWS based solutions. This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). Preferred technical and professional experience Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI). Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack, Datadog). Passion for continuous learning and professional development. Desirable Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate Equal Opportunity Statement IBM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Other Relevant Job Details AWS DevOps Engineer - eSC or eDV Cleared Job ID 110498 City / Township / Village State / Province Hampshire, Gloucestershire, London, City of, Manchester, Leicester Country United Kingdom Work arrangement Hybrid Area of work Software Engineering Employment type Regular Position type Professional Up to 80% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements) Company Shift General (daytime)

Senior Cloud / DevOps Architect (DV Cleared) Clearance: Active DV clearance is essential for this role Sector: Defence & Security Location : Multiple locations + hybrid About the Role Play a key role in shaping the engineering strategy across Cloud Native and application development. You'll act as both a technical expert and an inspiring leader, driving DevOps excellence while building inclusive, high-performing teams. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and operate cloud-based platforms and systems Drive best practices across DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments Collaborate closely with developers, testers, and business analysts Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient Champion observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Develop reusable frameworks and tooling for wider engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Essential Skills & Experience Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance Strong background in software engineering or IT operations Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM) Strong understanding ofDevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines Containerisation Deployment automation Experience in one or more of the following: Systems Administration Full Stack Development Virtualisation / Container platforms Configuration & environment management Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Go) Experience implementing observability (monitoring, alerting, logging) Ability to establish and promote DevOps / SRE best practices If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) - UK Defence Programmes (SC / DV Required) This is a senior, delivery-focused engineering role in a cleared UK defence environment-built for engineers who want to ship high-assurance software, not just talk about it. We are hiring experienced software engineers to deliver mission-critical systems into UK defence programmes where engineering evidence matters. You will work on long-running, complex products under security, safety, and operational constraints-with the autonomy to make sound technical calls and the responsibility to stand behind them. If you are looking for a role to "grow into seniority", this position will feel too demanding and too exposed. We need people who can take ownership from day one in a cleared environment. Security Clearance (Non-negotiable) To join this programme, you'll need to already hold active UK Security Clearance at SC or DV level. Because of the nature of the work, we're unfortunately not able to sponsor, initiate, or wait for new clearances, so you'll need to be able to start working in a cleared environment straight away. Seniority expectations This role is intended for engineers who have already operated at senior level in high-assurance environments and can lead technical delivery end-to-end. Senior engineers (typically 10+ years) who have owned delivery of complex software through design, implementation, verification, and integration Exceptional engineers (typically 7+ years) already performing at senior / technical lead level in defence, aerospace, or other safety-critical domains, with a track record of making pragmatic trade-offs under constraint Contribute directly to architecture, design decisions, and trade-offs. Operate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams alongside systems, safety, and assurance engineers What you will be expected to do Take technical ownership of software delivered into regulated, high assurance environments Deliver robust C / C++ software that meets demanding requirements for reliability, safety, and maintainability Work across the full software lifecycle, including: requirements analysis system and software design implementation and verification integration and support Communicate clearly and precisely with technical peers and programme stakeholders What we expect from you Proven experience delivering software into defence, aerospace, or safety-critical systems, ideally with exposure to assurance, certification, or safety cases Strong, hands on expertise in C and/or C++ (modern practices, memory/ownership discipline, performance aware design, and debugging on real targets) Experience with embedded and/or Linux based systems (e.g., RTOS, bare metal, Embedded Linux), including integration constraints and hardware interfaces Confidence with toolchains, build systems, and release workflows (e.g., cross compiling, CMake and equivalents, linkers, packaging, and reproducible builds) Evidence driven engineering: familiarity with coding standards, static analysis, and code review discipline (e.g., MISRA/CERT style rulesets, treating warnings as actionable) Strong testing mindset: unit/integration testing and automation, working effectively within CI pipelines (e.g., Jenkins/GitLab CI or similar) Comfortable working with requirements, traceability, and verification evidence (e.g., DOORS or similar tools/processes) Security aware mindset: understanding of secure coding and threat driven thinking appropriate to defence environments Able to make and stand behind engineering decisions and trade offs, and communicate them clearly to technical peers and programme stakeholders Professional maturity to operate effectively in regulated, high assurance environments where process exists for a reason and delivery still matters What this role offers Work on real UK defence programmes-software that is deployed, used, and relied upon Long term, technically demanding work where engineering quality and evidence genuinely matter-not just speed of delivery An environment that trusts senior engineers with autonomy, responsibility, and influence over design decisions, ways of working, and technical standards Flexible working where possible, balanced with the realities of on site work in cleared environments Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to the market for senior, cleared engineers (details discussed transparently during the process) Important notes No visa sponsorship is available for this role Adjustments can be made to the recruitment process where required Critical Software is proud to be a Benefit Corporation. A Benefit Corporation differs from a standard corporation (C Corporation): it is a for profit business entity, legally defined in the US and other jurisdictions, whose goals include positive impact on society, workers, the community, and the environment, alongside profit. We are an equal opportunity workplace and committed to ensuring candidates with disabilities or neurodevelopmental conditions can demonstrate their skills fully. Where needed, we can make adjustments to the recruitment process-please let us know what support you require. By applying to a position at Critical Software, you are deemed to have accepted our Privacy Policy.

AWS Data Engineer (Must hold current SC clearance) Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Data Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology consultancy delivering solutions across the UK and Europe. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in building scalable data pipelines and working within secure, cloud-based environments. You will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to deliver efficient and reliable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, and Kinesis. Work with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, ensuring efficient ingestion, transformation, and storage. Build and optimise data lake and warehouse solutions using S3, Redshift, Athena, and Lake Formation. Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices, including IAM, encryption, and access controls. Monitor and optimise performance of data workflows using CloudWatch and other AWS-native tools. Automate data processes using Python, PySpark, SQL, and AWS SDKs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support analytics, BI, and AI/ML use cases. Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK. Troubleshoot and resolve data integration, performance, and reliability issues. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on AWS. Strong proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and AWS Glue. Hands-on experience with AWS data services including Redshift, Athena, Glue, EMR, and Kinesis. Solid understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and schema design. Experience with streaming and event-driven architectures (eg Kafka or Kinesis). Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in Agile environments. Desirable: AWS certifications (Data Analytics Specialty or Solutions Architect Associate). Experience with Airflow for orchestration. Exposure to big data frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop, or Presto. Experience supporting AI/ML data pipelines.

Software Developer - SC cleared Permanent Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) Python AI BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows. You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service. This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research and development across: Workflow orchestration and process design Web portal options and user interaction patterns Data models and schema design Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Python Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions Focus on automation and system integration Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience) AWS Services Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing

Overview We are seeking a high-calibre Systems Engineer to lead the technical delivery of complex programmes within the UK Defence and National Security sector. This role is pivotal in shaping the next generation of mission-critical capabilities, integrating cutting-edge Cloud-native architectures, Data-driven decision-making tools, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into robust, safety-critical environments. The successful candidate will act as a technical bridge between strategic vision and engineering execution, ensuring that rapidly evolving digital technologies are deployed with the rigour and security required for national protection. You will be responsible for the end-to-end systems lifecycle, from influencing customer requirements at the C-suite level to providing technical overwatch during complex system integration. Role Objectives These are the expected objectives for this role. We are happy to discuss this further during the interview process with the successful candidate. V-Lifecycle Mastery: Demonstrate a profound understanding of the V-Lifecycle, ensuring robust requirements traceability from initial concept through to disposal (CADMID), while integrating DevSecOps and continuous delivery pipelines. Architectural Stewardship: Provide high-level technical overwatch of architectural design, ensuring system integrity during the integration of Cloud architectures and AI/ML models. Engineering Governance: Apply rigorous engineering oversight and process discipline to enhance quality, ensuring that Data Integrity and Algorithm Assurance are maintained throughout the lifecycle. Systems Thinking: Utilise holistic systems thinking to influence, shape, and de-risk complex customer problems, particularly in the transition from legacy hardware to Software-Defined and Cloud-hosted solutions. Methodological Versatility: Remain well-versed in multiple delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Scaled Agile (SAFe), and hybrid frameworks suited for secure government digital transformation. Domain Expertise: Leverage experience across multiple client domains with a deep working knowledge of relevant Defence Standards (Def Stans) and digital standards. Requirements Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage multiple, challenging stakeholders, navigating competing priorities within the MOD, DE&S, or wider government agencies. Executive Gravitas: The ability to gravitate seamlessly between C-suite executives, senior military leads, and technical SMEs specialising in Data Science and Cloud Engineering. Technical Context: Extensive experience operating within high-security or safety-critical domains, with specific exposure to Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning (ML), and Hyperscale Cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in a secure context. Regulatory Compliance: Strong practical experience working to established and international standards from ISO to Def-Stans and JSPs. Architectural Frameworks: Practical experience in applying MODAF or TOGAF to ensure coherent system-of-systems design across hybrid-cloud environments. Vetting: Applicants must hold, or be capable of obtaining, UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Technical Standards & Regulatory Framework The successful candidate will ensure that all engineering activities comply with the following mandatory and advisory standards: Soft Skills Strategic Diplomacy: The ability to navigate complex, multi-organisational politics and influence senior stakeholders without direct formal authority. Articulate Translation: Capable of distilling high-level technical complexity (e.g., Cloud scaling or AI inference) into clear briefings for non-technical senior leaders. Cognitive Agility: The mental flexibility to pivot between the rigour of safety-critical planning and the rapid pace of Agile software development. Integrity and Discretion: An innate commitment to information assurance and the ethical considerations required when working with sensitive national assets. Technical Mentorship: A proactive approach to coaching junior engineers in Systems Thinking and modern digital engineering practices. Resilience: The composure to lead technical teams through high-pressure delivery milestones and complex "system-of-systems" integration challenges. Salary £75,000 - £98,000 SC Clearance: Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Benefits Compensation Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave+ Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work-related or not. Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.

Flint is looking for a CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design Operator) to work for one of our clients responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining technical drawings and plans using specialized software. Working closely with engineers, architects, and designers to produce accurate visual representations of projects. To apply for this role candidates must have DV clearance (HM is willing to consider people who have SC or have held DV in the past) Key Responsibilities Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings using CAD software (eg, AutoCAD, SolidWorks) Interpret from in th field sketches, specifications, and technical data to produce accurate designs Revise drawings based on feedback from engineers or project managers Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards and regulations Maintain organized records of drawings and project files Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines Perform quality checks to identify and correct design error Required Skills & Qualifications Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit Strong understanding of technical drawing principles and standards Good attention to detail and accuracy Ability to read and interpret engineering or architectural drawings Basic knowledge of materials, construction, or manufacturing Strong communication and teamwork skills Relevant qualifications Desirable Skills Experience in a specific industry (construction, manufacturing, civil engineering, etc.) Knowledge of 3D modelling and rendering Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools Time management and ability to work under pressure Work Environment Office based, there may be opportunities for remote working.